Nephrology News Roundup

Here’s a roundup of nephrology news over the past couple weeks. Click on the headlines to browse the articles. Or, if you’ve discovered other newsworthy items that may be of interest to our team or your nephrologist peers, we invite you to please share news links in the comments.

The smartwatch compliments the iPhone perfectly while also being one of the best fitness trackers on the market. Now, it has come to light that the Apple Watch has helped save the life of a teenager uncovering a critical kidney failure.

Twenty-five years ago, nephrology fellows coming out of training were looking for opportunities that would allow them the chance to grow a practice and they were willing to take risks. Many candidates were happy to get an income guarantee and perhaps a medical directorship to establish a new practice and let their own efforts speak for themselves. That is no longer the case.